The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR 129 - The Year of Productivity: Andrew Bartlow (People Leader Accelerator)
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Sep 11, 2023 Andrew Bartlow, Co-Founder of the People Leader Accelerator, discusses why this is the year of productivity, the data points to consider for remote vs. in-office decisions, and the importance of being brilliant at the basics of HR. He also talks about the challenges faced by people leaders, the expectations on them today, and the risk of chasing shiny new things instead of focusing on the basics. Subscribe to the newsletter and follow Andrew Bartlow and The Modern People Leader on LinkedIn.
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Early Career In HR Shaped By Big Risks
- Andrew describes graduating into HR and immediately owning major P&L and people decisions at Pepsi early in his career.
- He then became head of HR at a startup at 23, scaling from 25 to 150 before the dot-com crash taught him hard lessons.
Startup Hypergrowth Then Sudden Failure
- Andrew recounts becoming head of HR at a startup in the dot-com boom and scaling headcount rapidly.
- The company crashed and he experienced mass layoffs, which he calls a formative career lesson.
Run Small, Practical HR Accelerator Programs
- Build People Leader Accelerator-style programs to fast-track practical HR skills rather than academic theory.
- Target cohorts tightly and focus on practical application for founder-led, venture-backed companies.